Backend.AI
6.3#4 in gpu cluster management softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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TORQUE Resource Manager
6.0#10 in gpu cluster management softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Backend.AI | TORQUE Resource Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The installation page offers operating-system and architecture selectors for downloading installation files. | TORQUE is built from source with configure and make, and the install instructions describe RPM and self-extracting package creation. |
| Purpose | Backend.AI is an AI infrastructure platform for building, training, and serving models and running parallel computing jobs. | TORQUE is an open-source resource manager and queue manager based on the original PBS resource manager. |
| Support | Lablup invites organizations to contact its team for help planning AI clusters and scaling production workloads. | The project README directs questions and contributions to the [email protected] mailing list. |
Backend.AI plans
- Open-sourceFree
- Try-outFree
- Enterprise (cloud)Priced on request
- Enterprise (on-premises)Priced on request
TORQUE Resource Manager plans
- TORQUE Resource ManagerFree
Pick Backend.AI if…
Backend.AI suits teams or institutions running GPU workloads, from single-GPU home use to larger clusters. It also fits organizations seeking on-premises, cloud, hybrid, or air-gapped deployment options.
Pick TORQUE Resource Manager if…
TORQUE is intended for administrators managing compute clusters who can build and deploy self-hosted software. Its source-based installation and client authorization requirements are relevant when planning setup.